At church this week, our worship leader referred to someone in the choir asking him to repeat what his answer was to why we worship...his response was "so that the things of this earth would grow strangely dim."
I got chills...recalling that song, "Turn your eyes upon Jesus". I can't get those words out of my head. It's so true. The reason we worship and adore our savior, the reason we open our Bible, the reason we call out to Him is that this Earth and it's craziness would lose it's focus, it's hold. So the important things would become clear and we could feel... even for a second His peace, His presence and His provision for our lives.
I know I want that with my whole being. I want my gaze to be on Him, not me. What does He want for my life? What do I do next? It almost seems that the more I pour my focus into what I want the fuzzier it gets. To stand back and invite Him in....oh it's so sweet. I trust Him. I know He loves me and I know that His plan for my life will come to pass.
So with this song in my heart... may I, may you - turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.
Have a blessed day.
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Love this, Becky. So, so true!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reminder. Thanks for sharing this...
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me what my focus should be. Hope you have a blessed day as well!
ReplyDeleteYour post was a blessing to me this morning, and just what I needed to hear! Thank you for letting God speak through you, Becky! A good reminder of where my priorities should be. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
I love this...gentle reminder. I will probably have this song in my mind for the rest of the day - but, hey, that is quite okay!!!
ReplyDeleteBecky, I have been praying for my personal relationship with God to deepen. Some days I feel, like you said, that the harder I try the fuzzier things feel.
ReplyDeleteYou are a vessel from God with your words...:)
Thank you
Grat words Becky! Right now I have been really struggling with anxiety and need to let go and let God. This morning I told him I trust him! Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this lovely post! I have so much to do today, and my focus is on getting as much done as possible, not on asking Him to bless what I am doing and focusing on Him. That is one of my favorite hymns, too, so I shouldn't have to be reminded, but I do. So thank you very much! Blessings . . . another Becky
ReplyDeleteJUST BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thank you Becky! You have made my day!! such a sweet reminder!! (and SO true!)
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Jill
oh how beautiful and refreshing! What a wonderful post to read first thing in the morning!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
OH BECKY!!! I'm SO BLESSED TO KNOW YOU!!! SO BLESSED TO CALL YOU MY FRIEND!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! I LOVE YOUR HEART! YOU'RE ONE SPECIAL LADY AND I LOVE THIS POST!!! MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY!
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ReplyDeleteYou are so awesome....Thank you for being you!
I love that song. I'm going to sing it all day. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis is so perfect. I hope I have that song in my head for the rest of the day. The rest of my life!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous post....I will be singing that song all day. I may even have to write the words out and post it some place I can see everyday. Love you!!
ReplyDeletethank you becky for that reminder. i know sometimes i get bogged down with an issue or a frustration that i forget the basics and turing my focus to him should be my first priority each morning , reminder during the day, & my last thougts as i lay my head down each night.
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xo
A truly beautiful post Becky!!! It's easy to lose sight of what really matters and of Him...funny thing is when we stay focused on Him, there is so much more clarity in all that we do...
ReplyDeleteHoping your week is a fantastic one :)
:) T
Thanks Becky...I agree fully...we need to be "in the world but not of the world" for sure. If our focus is on Jesus Christ and we are striving to be like him...thats where we find happiness. Thank you sweet lady!
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I needed to read this today! How lucky am I? Thank you for a beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteBecky, this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love Alicia's photography.
And you're welcome. :) Thank YOU! You're a doll.
Thanks muffin.
ReplyDeletegood stuff...
ReplyDeleteGreat photos to illustrate a very meaningful message. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible quote!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHi Miss Becky!
ReplyDeleteWould you be my Aunt?? You would fit right in.
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus is my favorite hymn. Normally I have a hard time picking a favorite, but not when it comes to this. Whenever I sit down to play it, I cry every time. It means a lot to hear someone else talk pretty about it.
Think about my proposition! ;)
Rachel
Great, great, GREAT reminder. I love that song, too, and need to live it out more often. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful post Becky!
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I've always loved that song. Reminds me of childhood and sitting in the front pew with my mother... did I ever tell you that if I stepped out of line during one of my father's sermons, one of two things would happen? One- either my father would spontaneously mention me in a story or illustration in the pulpit (which would always get my immediate attention) OR two- my mother would slowly begin to unzip her purse and pull out her wooden spoon. The one she used to spank my behind! I know that woman would have spanked me right then and there in the front of that entire congregation if I'd have pushed her too! Gosh, I miss hymns. And pews.
ReplyDeleteAnd all the way over here in Brisbane, Australia we join you by singing this hymn at http://www.northsidechurch.com.au/
ReplyDeleteThank you for your posts. I love them!
Beautiful post Becky....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! :)
ReplyDeletexo,
Adrienne
So true Becky and so beautifuly said!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for such beautiful words and oh so true....God sure seems to be doing His wonderful work in your life and you know what? mine too....thank God. Love these times :)
ReplyDeleteGod Bless and big hugs~ Esther
Beautiful reminder. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Becky.
ReplyDeleteYour sister, in Him,
Julie M.
Awesome post Becky!!! With the words you type you can totally turn someone's day around! Thank you for being you!! LOVE YOU!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a great post. It has started a new focus for me this day.
ReplyDeleteHello Becky - what a beautiful post. I know that song and have sung it many times. But never have I focused in on those words that the "things of this earth will grow strangely dim." It caused me to stop and think about it deeper. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marie
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Oh chills!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful are those words, "turn your eyes upon Jesus." He already knows our design and what is to come. And the "things of this earth will grow strangely dim", wow, why spend precious time in worrying?
ReplyDeleteThank you Becky for reminding me to keep the focus where it belongs. The journey is so much more meaningful and exciting when you have the master designer working for ya.
Smiles to you,
Lee Ann
I have goosebumps...your photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat post - wow. Really added some thoughts to that song. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank for putting pieces of your heart into your blog! I just started following and have been encouraged my your words: they're genuine and from your heart! You speak with humility and a hunger for drawing closer to our Amazing God! Thank you for this entry, the words and photos were stunning!
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